MV Aureum

Aureum's luxury is not excess. It is what 36 guests makes possible: a Zodiac deploying while you finish breakfast, a guide with time for your questions, a captain who knows your name by day two.

Being micro is the point, not the compromise.

Aureum is built to lower its footprint without altering what an expedition is.

Hybrid diesel-electric propulsion with battery support reduces CO₂ emissions and limits engine use wherever possible. Low-RPM propulsion reduces underwater noise pollution and creates a calmer atmosphere on board, wildlife watching becomes gentler for marine mammals and clearer for guests.

With a maximum of only 36 travellers, every landing is a small group by design. We move lightly through fragile polar environments, present without disturbance, and leave each place as we found it, unseen during the visit, untraced after we leave.

Aureum carries singles, twins, and doubles across five cabin categories including 36% single cabins, one of the highest proportions of dedicated solo accommodation in Antarctic expedition travel. No sharing, no supplement.

Aureum's forward observation deck, positioned right at the bow, offers uninterrupted, front-row access to the most dramatic scenery and wildlife sightings. It's one of several exceptional vantage points the ship offers, perfectly suited to photography, whether you're capturing whales, penguins, albatross, or the icy horizon as land comes into view.

Premium service starts with a crew trained to run it, and a ship designed to hold it.

Common areas are built around the expedition itself: lounge bar and restaurant, wellness area, a mudroom with direct access to the Zodiacs, and the signature Secret Atlas bridge lounge.

Active fin stabilisers keep the ship steady in open ocean so the service holds even when the water doesn't.

36 guests, six guides, no waiting. Your time is precious, and on Aureum, we make the most of it. Thanks to our small group size, seamless logistics, and experienced crew, you’ll enjoy more time ashore, exploring when conditions and wildlife encounters are at their best. We’re ready to adapt to nature’s surprises, so you never miss a moment.

Aureum's 1C ice-class rating and hybrid propulsion are matched to the waters this itinerary actually covers — the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Drake and Scotia crossings.